Building collapses claimed nearly 900 lives in the last four decades in Mumbai
Close to 900 people staying in dilapidated MHADA buildings have lost their lives in the last four decades. Building collapses have claimed 894 lives and injured 1183 people. The data pertains to Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) buildings in the city that have been plagued with structural issues making them virtual death traps for residents. According to the information obtained from Mhada's Repair and Reconstruction Board (R&R Board), between 1971 to 2018, nearly 3,528 building accidents were reported in which 894 people lost their lives. The maximum number of deaths were reported in 1985-86. At least 20 to 25 incidents of building collapses are reported every year. However, MHADA has struggled to get the required funds for the redevelopment and maintenance of such buildings. There are approximately 16,000 buildings under the R&R Board and some of the constructions are more than a century old.
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